No snuggling with your pet while in quarantine


By AGENCY
There's no evidence yet that cats can infect humans with the coronavirus, but sadly the reverse is true. That means you can't get close to your cat if you're in quarantine. — dpa

The pandemic has forced many people to rein in their physical contact with others, but one bright spot has been the exception of pets: No one is stopping you from giving your pet cat a nice squeeze.

Unless, that is, you find yourself in quarantine. In that case, experts say that cat owners should not cuddle with their pet.

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